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Bates Buzz 12.19.25

      Bates Elementary December 19, 2025 Dear Bates Families, Thank you to our PTO for making this week special! Wednesday’s staff luncheon was delicious, and we felt so appreciated. We’re also grateful for your support of six teacher… Continue reading Bates Buzz 12.19.25

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Bates Buzz 12.12.25

      Bates Elementary December 12, 2025 Dear Bates Families, We had a very special winter concert on Wednesday with amazing performances by the Bates orchestra, the Bates beginning band, the Bates continuing band and the fifth grade chorus. … Continue reading Bates Buzz 12.12.25

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Bates Buzz 12.5.25

      Bates Elementary December 5, 2025 Dear Bates Families, The staff at Bates are so grateful to the PTO for their thoughtful gift last week of delicious breakfast treats and all of the supplies to stock the ultimate… Continue reading Bates Buzz 12.5.25

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Bates Buzz 6.20.25

Dear Bates Families, As we say goodbye for the summer, thank you to all of our families for partnering with us in every way possible. Thank you to our PTO for the support you provide to our school community. We… Continue reading Bates Buzz 6.20.25

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Bates Buzz 6.13.25

Dear Bates Families, What an incredible day we had!  A heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers and supporters who made Field Day such a tremendous success.  This morning our fifth grade vs. staff kickball game brought smiles and cheers… Continue reading Bates Buzz 6.13.25

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